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Lotus root vs. Enoki mushrooms — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lotus root and Enoki mushrooms

  • Lotus root has more Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Manganese, and Potassium, however, Enoki mushrooms has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lotus root is 49% higher.
  • Enoki mushrooms have 3 times less Manganese than Lotus root. Lotus root has 0.261mg of Manganese, while Enoki mushrooms have 0.075mg.

Food types used in this article are Lotus root, raw and Mushrooms, enoki, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Copper +140.2%
Contains more Manganese +248%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.15
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 44% 17% 43% 50% 6% 11% 86% 35% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 44% 12% 45% 32% 1% 18% 36% 10% 12%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains more Copper +140.2%
Contains more Manganese +248%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Selenium +214.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.15
Equal in Phosphorus - 105

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1658%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.1%
Contains more Folate +269.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 147% 40% 51% 8% 23% 60% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 3% 0% 57% 47% 132% 81% 24% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1658%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.1%
Contains more Folate +269.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +120.6%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.66
Equal in Other - 0.9
3% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 17.23 g
Water: 79.1 g
Other: 0.97 g
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.66 g
Fats: 0.29 g
Carbs: 7.81 g
Water: 88.34 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Carbs +120.6%
Contains more Fats +190%
Contains more Water +11.7%
Equal in Protein - 2.66
Equal in Other - 0.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350%
43% 29% 29%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.02 g
18% 82%
Saturated Fat: 0.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +350%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lotus root Enoki mushrooms
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lotus root Enoki mushrooms Opinion
Net carbs 12.33g 5.11g Lotus root
Protein 2.6g 2.66g Enoki mushrooms
Fats 0.1g 0.29g Enoki mushrooms
Carbs 17.23g 7.81g Lotus root
Calories 74kcal 37kcal Lotus root
Sugar 0.22g Lotus root
Fiber 4.9g 2.7g Lotus root
Calcium 45mg 0mg Lotus root
Iron 1.16mg 1.15mg Lotus root
Magnesium 23mg 16mg Lotus root
Phosphorus 100mg 105mg Enoki mushrooms
Potassium 556mg 359mg Lotus root
Sodium 40mg 3mg Enoki mushrooms
Zinc 0.39mg 0.65mg Enoki mushrooms
Copper 0.257mg 0.107mg Lotus root
Manganese 0.261mg 0.075mg Lotus root
Selenium 0.7µg 2.2µg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin E 0.01mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin C 44mg 0mg Lotus root
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.225mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.2mg Lotus root
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 7.032mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 1.35mg Enoki mushrooms
Vitamin B6 0.258mg 0.1mg Lotus root
Folate 13µg 48µg Enoki mushrooms
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.04mg Enoki mushrooms
Threonine 0.051mg 0.11mg Enoki mushrooms
Isoleucine 0.054mg 0.09mg Enoki mushrooms
Leucine 0.069mg 0.13mg Enoki mushrooms
Lysine 0.094mg 0.13mg Enoki mushrooms
Methionine 0.022mg 0.03mg Enoki mushrooms
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.15mg Enoki mushrooms
Valine 0.055mg 0.23mg Enoki mushrooms
Histidine 0.038mg 0.07mg Enoki mushrooms
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0.02g Enoki mushrooms
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0g Lotus root
Polyunsaturated fat 0.02g 0.09g Enoki mushrooms

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Lotus root Enoki mushrooms
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Lotus root
31%
Enoki mushrooms
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Lotus root
21%
Enoki mushrooms

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Lotus root
Lotus root is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lotus root
Lotus root is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lotus root - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169250/nutrients
  2. Enoki mushrooms - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169382/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.